Month: August 2015

Weekly Update – August 28, 2015

Upcoming Events

August 29 – Community Commitment, 8:30am, Ohio Union
September 10 – CFAES Back to School Bash, Fred Beekman Park
September 18 – Study Abroad Expo, 10am-2pm, Thompson Library
September 22-24 – Farm Science Review, Molly Caren Agricultural Center
September 29 – Construction Career Expo, 12-4pm, Ohio 4-H Center
September 30 – ATI Career Expo, 12-4pm
October 1 – CFAES Career Expo, 12-4pm, Ohio 4-H Center
October 10 – CFAES Alumni Fall Fest, 4-H Center
October 22 – CFAES Pumpkin Carving Student Social, 6:30pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
November 10 – LinkedIn Workshop and Networking Mocktails, 5pm
November 14 – ACEL Alumni Reunion
December – Graudate Student Resume and CV Workshop
December 20 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, Ag Admin Auditorium
January 21 – Environmental & Sustainability Career Expo, 12-4pm, 4-H Center
February – Life After Graduation Discussion
February 18 – CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum
March – Regional Campus Transition Day
April – CFAES AgLympics
April 7 – CFAES Recognition Program, Ohio Union
May 6 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, 4-H Center

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Not your average EFE – by Sarhra Flinn
First Day at Ohio State

Welcome Week
There are more than 100 events during the week for you to attend. If you’re a first semester Buckeye, or even a returning student, it’s never too late to get involved and learn more about your campus and university. A complete list of events is here.

ACEL at ATI Pizza Picnic
ATI student studying agriscience education, agricultural communication or community leadership are invited to attend a pizza party and dessert bake on Wednesday, September 2 at 7pm at Cafe Carmen! Pizza and drinks are provided. Students are invited to bring a dessert.

AFA Leaders Conference and Application Assistance Session
Do you feel that you are a leader or possess exceptional leadership skills? Are you searching to strengthen your soft skills and industry knowledge or network? AFA Leaders Conference is a high intensity and highly passionate atmosphere over a four day conference for collegiate leaders in the agricultural industry across the country. AFA Leaders Conference is held in Kansas City, MO from November 5-8. Online applications are due September 11 and can be found here. However, we want to help you excel in your application!

The application is very robust and competitive. Time and effort are needed to have a successful application. Please feel free to attend our application assistance session on Thursday, September 3 from 5:30-6:30pm in Ag Admin 105 to ask questions, have your essays reviewed or inquire more about the conference. If you are unable to make it, please feel free to contact Jordan Bonham.42 or Meghan Bennett.857 for assistance. As with any college event, there will be some delicious FREE food! We hope to see you there!

Experience OSU for a Day Hosts Needed!
Do you enjoy sharing your passion for Ohio State with others? Would you be willing to show high school students what it is like to be a Buckeye? The “Experience OSU for a Day” (EOFD) Program allows prospective students to get a feel for what college is really like. These students visit CFAES frequently, and we are in need of volunteers to show these students around campus when they come to visit.

EOFD Hosts volunteer to have prospective high school students shadow them from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for 1-2 weekdays each semester. Hosting is very flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Hosts are encouraged to take their shadow(s) to see various classrooms, the Oval, the Union, a room in Norton House, and to eat lunch at Parker Dairy Store (lunch is free for the host and shadow). To sign up, simply fill out the form at http://go.osu.edu/eofd-hosts. If you have questions, feel free to contact Gary Klopfenstein at klopfenstein.40s@osu.edu.

Upcoming Study Abroad Information Sessions
Costa Rica: Service Learning
Thursday, September 17 at 4:15pm in 205 Agricultural Administration Building
Spain: Equestrian Studies
Wednesday, September 2 at 4:00pm in 212 Animal Science Building
Tuesday, September 15 at 2:00pm in 212 Animal Science Building
South Africa: Exotic Animal Behavior and Welfare
Wednesday, September 9 at 12:30pm in 212 Animal Science Building
Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00pm in 212 Animal Science Building

WANTED: 2016 CFAES Recognition Program Co-Chairs!
Although the semester is just starting, it’s not too early to start preparing for the 2016 CFAES Recognition Program! This event is a highlight of the academic year, and celebrates success in our College – our students, faculty, staff and others outside the university who help our students, both academically and in extra-curricular ways. The co-chairs for this event have an exciting opportunity to lead a group of highly-motivated peers to produce one of the largest student-run events at OSU! If you have experience in leading students and in event planning, consider this opportunity. Previous experience on the Recognition Program Committee is desired, but not compulsory. Apply at go.osu.edu/co-chair-application by September 15 at 5:00 p.m. Interviews will be held at the CFAES Council meeting on September 17 at 5:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Dr. Marilyn Trefz trefz.2@osu.edu or Dr. Warren Flood flood.13@osu.edu.

Capture Agriculture Contest
Herdmark Media is sponsoring a photography and video contest. Cash prizes of $150, $75, and $25 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, respectively, in each category. To enter and get more details, go towww.HerdmarkMedia.com/Contest.  The contest is open to current and graduates of agricultural communication programs ages 18-24 at time of entry.

Scholarships

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Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Franklin County Dog Shelter – Website and social media internship (Columbus, Ohio)
Osborn Barr – Public Relations Intern (Kansas City, Missouri)
University of Arkansas – Marketing and Communications Internship (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

Full-Time Job Openings
broadhead – Director, Public Relations (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
broadhead – Public Relations Account Supervisor (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
California State University – Graphic Design and Media Communications Specialist(Long Beach, California)
Delta State University – Asst Director of Communications (Cleveland, Mississippi)
Emory University – Communications Specialist (Atlanta, Georgia)
Emory University – Communications Manager (Atlanta, Georgia)
Florida State Fair – Manager of Agribusiness (Tampa, Florida)
Georgetown University – Communications Coordinator (Washington DC)
Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland – Marketing and Communications Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Goodyear – Communication Manager (Akron, Ohio)
Great Lakes Science Center – Communication Director (Cleveland, Ohio)
Great Lakes Science Center – Program Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
Licking Memorial Health Systems – Public Relations Specialist (Newark, Ohio)
Ohio State, Admissions – Admissions Counselor/Territory Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Osborn Barr – Senior Copywriter (Hartland, Wisconsin)
Readers Digest – Birds and Blooms Editor (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Reynolds and Reynolds – Corporate Communications Specialist (Dayton, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Consumers Counsel – Communication Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Texas A&M, Corpus Cristi – Asst Athletic Director for Media Relations (Corpus Christi)
Texas A&M – Communications Specialist (College Station, Texas)
University of Rio Grande – Communications Specialist (Rio Grande, Ohio)
University of Louisville – Communication Specialist (Louisville, Kentucky)
University of Wisconsin – Madison – Communications Coordinator (Madison, Wisconsin)
University of Notre Dame – Communications Coordinator (Notre Dame, Indiana)
USDA – Public Affairs Specialist (Robbinsville, New Jersey)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
OSU Extension, Summit County – Extension Educator, ANR 
OSU Extension, Trumbull County – Extension Educator, ANR

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

First Day at Ohio State

Our Department is so excited to have 51 new students for the 2015 Autumn Semester! These students are incoming freshmen, transition students from Ohio State’s regional campuses and also transfer students who are coming to Ohio State from another higher education institution!

 

On Monday, August 24, we welcomed all freshmen to the CFAES pre-convocation prior to them attending the OSU President’s Convocation. Later that afternoon we had a cookout with all transfer and tradition students in CFAES!

We are excited to see our department growing and look forward to an awesome semester with these bright students!

 

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Transfer and transition students gather in the library after a welcome cookout.

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First year freshmen gather outside of Agricultural Administration prior to attending the President’s Convocation.

 

Not your average early field experience

By: Sarhra Flinn
Burbank
Agriscience Education
Senior

 

For my early field experience, I had the privilege of spending 12 days with the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA program.

My first week with the program was spend helping them prepare for their annual banquet. I helped the members put together programs, decorate the cafeteria, and rehearse the script. It was amazing to see how much these students had accomplished in just a year and how proud they were of not only themselves, but of each other.

The way the students worked together to plan, set up, and tear down the decorations was amazing to experience. After the banquet, I was better able to observe how the program functions on a normal basis. I had the opportunity to help oversee both an animal science and a shop lab as well as observe the teaching styles of all three of the program’s teachers.

The rest of my time spent with the Amanda-Clearcreek chapter was on a trip to West Virginia for the Top Fundraisers of the spring semester. We took 12 students on a trip to Dolly Sods Wilderness and white water rafting on the Cheat River. We spent two days backpacking in the Dolly Sods Wilderness and spent the night in the forest.

On the way back to the bus, we lost the trail and got a little lost. It was through this experience that I learned that working with the students, listening to their input, and coming up with an effective solution is a much more effective way of teaching students then just lecturing them. This trip also reaffirmed my belief that through the FFA program, students can learn just as much outside of the classroom as they do inside of the classroom.

I loved the time I got to spend with the Amanda-Clearcreek students and look forward the time I get to spend in the year to come as their student teacher.

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Weekly Update – August 20, 2015

Upcoming Events

August 22-30 – Welcome Week
August 22 – Residence Hall Move-In
August 23 – Student Involvement Fair, 5pm, The Oval
August 24 – New Student CFAES Convocation, 7:45am, Kottman 103
August 24 – Presidents Convocation, 10:30am, Schottenstein Center
August 24 – Welcome Lunch for CFAES Transfer/Transition Students, 12pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
August 24 – BuckIFrenzy, 2pm, RPAC Pavilion
August 24 – Wipeout!, 7pm, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
August 27 – Buckeye Careers Campus Career Fair, 11am-3pm, Ohio Union
August 27 – Buckeye Kick-Off, 6pm, Ohio Stadium
August 28 – ACEL Welcome Back Cook-Out, 12-2pm, Chadwick Arboretum
August 29 – Community Commitment, 8:30am, Ohio Union
September 10 – CFAES Back to School Bash, Fred Beekman Park
September 18 – Study Abroad Expo, 10am-2pm, Thompson Library
September 22-24 – Farm Science Review, Molly Caren Agricultural Center
September 29 – Construction Career Expo, 12-4pm, Ohio 4-H Center
September 30 – ATI Career Expo, 12-4pm
October 1 – CFAES Career Expo, 12-4pm, Ohio 4-H Center
October 10 – CFAES Alumni Fall Fest, 4-H Center
October 22 – CFAES Pumpkin Carving Student Social, 6:30pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
November 10 – LinkedIn Workshop and Networking Mocktails, 5pm
November 14 – ACEL Alumni Reunion
December – Graudate Student Resume and CV Workshop
December 20 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, Ag Admin Auditorium
January 21 – Environmental & Sustainability Career Expo, 12-4pm, 4-H Center
February – Life After Graduation Discussion
February 18 – CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum
March – Regional Campus Transition Day
April – CFAES AgLympics
April 7 – CFAES Recognition Program, Ohio Union
May 6 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, 4-H Center

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An Enjoyable EFE by Katherine Bell

ACEL Cookout
Join us for an informal cookout to meet or reconnect with faculty, staff, returning and new students in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership from 12-2pm on Friday, August 28 in the Chadwick Arboretum. Questions? Email Emily at wickham.24@osu.edu.

Welcome Week
There are more than 100 events during the week for you to attend. If you’re a first semester Buckeye, or even a returning student, it’s never too late to get involved and learn more about your campus and university. A complete list of events is here.

Capture Agriculture Contest
Herdmark Media is sponsoring a photography and video contest. Cash prizes of $150, $75, and $25 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, respectively, in each category. To enter and get more details, go towww.HerdmarkMedia.com/Contest.  The contest is open to current and graduates of agricultural communication programs ages 18-24 at time of entry.

Scholarships

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Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Assurex Health – Marketing/Graphic Design Co-op (Mason, Ohio)
Boomerang Advertising – Graphic Design/Photography Internship (North Canton, Ohio)
Charleston Orwig – Public Relations Intern (Hartland, Wisconsin)
Cleveland Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program – Volunteer/Education Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Fahlgren Mortine – Marketing Communications Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Insivia – Graphic Design Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Osborn Barr – Art Director Intern (Kansas City, Missouri)
Payne Theological Seminary – Communication Intern (Wilberforce, Ohio)
ProMedical Health System – Graphic Design Intern (Toledo, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Development Services – Creative Services Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Transportation – Public Information Intern (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Universal Screen Arts, Inc – Marketing Intern (Hudson, Ohio)
Western & Southern Financial Group – Graphic Design Co-op (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Full-Time Job Openings
Alvis House – Program Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Charleston Orwig – Senior Copywriter (Hartland, Wisconsin)
Cleveland Clinic – Communications Associate (Cleveland, Ohio)
DuPont Pioneer – Industry Communications Leader (Wilmington, Delaware)
Emerson Network Power – Marketing Communications Manager (Westerville, Ohio)
Launch Local Inc – Public Relations Assistant (Girard, Ohio)
Mansfield Journal – Community and Engagement Editor (Mansfield, Ohio)
Notre Dame College – Director, Career Services (South Euclid, Ohio)
Notre Dame Cathedral – Communications Specialist(Chardon, Ohio)State of Ohio, Transportation – Public Information Officer (Ashland, Ohio)
Tribune Chronicle – Copy Editor/Page Designer (Warren, Ohio)
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation – Publications and Digital Editor (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Hort & Crop Sciences – Program Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
OSU Extension, Highland County – Office Assistant (Hillsboro, Ohio)
University of Cincinnati – Asst Public Information Officer (Cincinnati, Ohio)
University of Rio Grande – Digital Media Specialist (Rio Grande, Ohio)
Wisconsin Extension – Radio News Reporter (La Crosse County)
Wisconsin Extension, Public Television – Membership Specialist (Dane County)
Wisconsin Extension – Associate Marketing Specialist (Dane County)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
OSU Extension, Trumbull – ANR Educator
WVU Extension – Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Agriculture (Morgantown, WV)
WVU Extension, Logan County – Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
WVU Extension, Kanawha County – Extension Specialist, At Risk Youth
WVU Extension – Extension Specialist, Livestock Enterprise Management (Morgantown, WV)

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
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An Enjoyable EFE

By: Katherine Bell
Liberty Center
Agriscience Education
Sophomore

This past May I was required to complete an Early Field Experience (EFE) for my major. Since I am a agriscience education major this meant that I had to help a teacher in the agricultural education profession for two weeks, and complete various assignments to be turned in at the end.

As I was going through my EFE it gave me a sense of satisfaction for the major I have chosen. I was able to help students with problems they had, help the teacher with anything she needed, grade assignments, complete any jobs she needed done, and I also got the opportunity to teach a few various leadership games to her AG 1 class.

Some of these game included tying six strings to a pen and having a group of students write a word, to putting a small tape square on the floor and having the entire class have one foot in the square without touching outside of it. I loved being in charge in the room and by the end of it, having the students know who I was. It gave a reassurance that I have chosen the right major. I cannot wait to see these what these next three years have in store for me!

ACEL Weekly Update – August 14, 2015

Upcoming Events

August 22-30 – Welcome Week
August 22 – Residence Hall Move-In
August 23 – Student Involvement Fair, 5pm, The Oval
August 24 – New Student CFAES Convocation, 7:45am, Kottman 103
August 24 – Presidents Convocation, 10:30am, Schottenstein Center
August 24 – Welcome Lunch for CFAES Transfer/Transition Students, 12pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
August 24 – BuckIFrenzy, 2pm, RPAC Pavilion
August 24 – Wipeout!, 7pm, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
August 27 – Buckeye Careers Campus Career Fair, 11am-3pm, Ohio Union
August 27 – Buckeye Kick-Off, 6pm, Ohio Stadium
August 29 – Community Commitment, 8:30am, Ohio Union
September 10 – CFAES Back to School Bash, Fred Beekman Park
September 18 – Study Abroad Expo, 10am-2pm, Thompson Library
September 22-24 – Farm Science Review, Molly Caren Agricultural Center
September 29 – Construction Career Expo, 12-4pm, Ohio 4-H Center
September 30 – ATI Career Expo, 12-4pm
October 1 – CFAES Career Expo, 12-4pm, Ohio 4-H Center
October 10 – CFAES Alumni Fall Fest, 4-H Center
October 22 – CFAES Pumpkin Carving Student Social, 6:30pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
November 10 – LinkedIn Workshop and Networking Mocktails, 5pm
November 14 – ACEL Alumni Reunion
December – Graudate Student Resume and CV Workshop
December 20 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, Ag Admin Auditorium
January 21 – Environmental & Sustainability Career Expo, 12-4pm, 4-H Center
February – Life After Graduation Discussion
February 18 – CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum
March – Regional Campus Transition Day
April – CFAES AgLympics
April 7 – CFAES Recognition Program, Ohio Union
May 6 – Graduating Senior Luncheon, 4-H Center

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Experience of a Lifetime by Taylor Kruse
ACEL Alumni Participate in Pelotonia

Welcome Week
There are more than 100 events during the week for you to attend. If you’re a first semester Buckeye, or even a returning student, it’s never too late to get involved and learn more about your campus and university. A complete list of events is here.

Capture Agriculture Contest
Herdmark Media is sponsoring a photography and video contest. Cash prizes of $150, $75, and $25 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, respectively, in each category. To enter and get more details, go towww.HerdmarkMedia.com/Contest.  The contest is open to current and graduates of agricultural communication programs ages 18-24 at time of entry.

Scholarships

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Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Houston Zoo – Public Relations Intern (Houston, Texas)

NCSE – Conference Intern

The CFAES Development Office is seeking ACEL students to work as communications interns for internship credit and possible work-study. Interns will have opportunities to develop skills and build their portfolios in interviewing, writing, editing, web content development, photography, and design. Those interested are asked to send resume/vita and three samples to faesdevcom@osu.edu by August 14. Questions, call Matthew Marx at 614-292-8840.

Full-Time Job Openings
AIDS Resource Center – Outreach Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Alberta Beef Producers – Marketing and Education Manager (Calgary, Canada)
Alliance for the Great Lakes – Lake Erie Campaign Manager (Toledo, Ohio)
AmeriCorps – Program Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
American Cancer Society – Coordinator, Division Event Support (Cleveland, Ohio)
American Seed Trade Association – Foundation Program Manager (Work from home)
American Soybean Association – Membership Development and Engagement Manager
Atlanta Medical Center – Graphic Artist (Atlanta, Georgia)
Bowling Green State University – Community Relations Manager (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Cleveland State University – Manager of External Affairs and Communications (Cleveland, Ohio)
Delta – Graphic Designer (Atlanta, Georgia)
Denison University – Career Exploration Marketing Manager (Granville, Ohio)
Dupont Pioneer – Communications Manager (Johnston, Iowa)
Emory University – Communications Coordinator (Atlanta, Ohio)
Georgia Institute of Technology – Communications Officer (Atlanta, Georgia)
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio – Recruitment Manager
Greenville Zoo – Education Instructor (Greenville, South Carolina)
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland – Program Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
Kent State University – Marketing Coordinator (Kent, Ohio)
Mint Julep Boutique – Graphic Designer (Auburn, Alabama)
Mount Carmel West – Volunteer Operations Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
National FFA – Education Specialist (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National Pork Board – Marketing Manager (Iowa)
Newell Rubbermaid – Graphic Designer, Global Communications (Atlanta, Georgia)
Ohio University – Program Coordinator (Athens, Ohio)
Ohio University – Writer (Athens, Ohio)
Ohio University – Photographer, Designer (Athens, Ohio)
Ohio State, Athletics – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Oregon State University – Communications Specialist (Corvallis, Oregon)
Rhodes State College – Director of Marketing and College Relations (Lima, Ohio)
Spelman College – Social Media Coordinator (Atlanta, Georgia)
Spelman College – Marketing Manager (Atlanta, Georgia)
Texas A&M, Vet Medicine – Communication Specialist (College Station, Texas)
The Royal – Agricultural Show Assistant (Toronto, Ontario)
Time Warner – Social Media Coordinator, Turner Sports (Atlanta, Georgia)
University of Cincinnati – Assistant Public Information Officer (Cincinnati, Ohio)
University of Idaho, Ag & Life Sciences – 4-H Program Coordinator (Moscow, Ohio)
University of Rio Grande – Communication Specialist (Rio Grande, Ohio)
USDA – Visitor Services Information Assistant (John Day, Oregon)
USDA – Technical Writer-Editor (Asheville, North Carolina)
USDA – Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Washington DC)
Weather Channel – Social Media Editor (Atlanta, Georgia)
Wright State University – Web Designer/Videographer/Video Editor (Dayton, Ohio)
Wright State University – Marketing Coordinator (Dayton, Ohio)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
Oklahoma State University – Extension Educator, Ag/4-H (Dewey, Oklahoma)
OSU Extension, Trumbull County – ANR Educator 

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
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Bowen completes thesis oral exam

Jessica Bowen successfully completing her Master’s Oral Examination on Monday, August 10, 2015. Her thesis “Exploring Similarities and Differences in Perceptions of Organizational Culture by Generations Present in The Ohio State University Extension Organization” was supported by the Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership.

Graham Cochran, interim Department Chair for Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership and member of Combs’ graduate committee said “Her work was an important part of a larger organizational culture study and will be valuable as we continue to explore various aspects of organizational culture.”

Below, Bowen shares about her research,

 A descriptive study was completed to explore the relationship between the generation one belongs to and their perceptions of the organizational culture of OSU Extension. This study was a part of a larger organizational culture study of the North Central Region Extension organizations. Perceptions of organizational culture were recorded using the, established, Denison Organizational Culture Survey. There were many similarities and a few areas of difference among the organizational traits and management practices across OSUE as a whole and the three generations. This was true for the percentile reports from Denison Consulting as well as ANOVA analysis. Due to minimal variation in the responses of the generations, the overall percentile report for OSU Extension is a fairly good representation of the generations in the organization. The similarities shown as well as the few instances of variation can provide important knowledge for leaders of the organization. Practical recommendations from this study include using the knowledge of generational difference to inform personnel and raise generational awareness as well as further research conducting a qualitative follow up study to further explore the perceptions of organizational culture by personnel.

Bowen will graduate in December with a Master’s in Agricultural and Extension Education. Following graduation she plans to spend additional time with her family, work in the extension profession and return to graduate school for her PhD.

Congratulations Jessica!

Jessica Bowen and her family

Jessica Bowen and her family

Experience of a Lifetime

By: Taylor Kruse
Pettitsville
Agriscience Education
Senior

Classes were winding down, finals were starting up, and I was on my way to Bloom-Carroll High School to start my early field experience.

My first day started out a little nervously. I kept thinking on the drive to the school, “What if the students don’t like me? What if I’m absolutely terrible at this? And the “What if’s” just continued on in my head. But, when I walked into that classroom and met Christi Bachman I was instantly put at ease. She was so excited to have me in the classroom and made me feel welcome immediately so I knew this was going to be a good experience. However, never did I imagine it would be one of the best experiences of my life.

After about a week of observing, helping, and attending the state convention with members from the FFA chapter, Mrs. Bachman and I decided I was ready to teach a couple mini-lessons in the livestock and animal science classes. I started out with newborn dairy calf feeding, “aka” colostrum. It was fun to teach about something I was so familiar with and the students enjoyed learning about a topic that may not necessarily be taught in the typical Ag classroom. My second day of teaching I moved on to the four digestive systems of animals, explaining their functions, similarities, and differences. I was able to use pictures from a lab class I had just completed back at OSU to show the students what I was explaining. It felt great to apply what I had learned in my classes to the teachings I was doing in another. Two days later I did a review game with the two classes over what I had taught, with a treat to whoever answered the question correctly. I was amazed at how much the students remembered and it was a fun way for them to interact and show what they had learned from my teachings.

One of the most challenging positions I was put into during my early field experience was being one of the three interviewers for the new chapter officer team. I was honored that Mrs. Bachman asked me to do it and believed that I could help select a qualified officer slate, but it was still a tough process to only select 10 out of 17 applicants.

After all of the interviews were finally completed and the three of us judges had selected a slate, I was drained. I had just witnessed 17 of the students that I had come to know and care about over the last ten days show their passion for agriculture and the FFA and why they should be selected for an officer position. There were both smiles and tears throughout the room when the slate was announced, but every single one of those students congratulated each other showing how truly exemplary each of their characters’ was. Reflecting on that experience, I know it helped me grow and realize that as a future teacher I was going to have to make some difficult decisions, but in the end everything would be alright and I could be confident in my decisions.

On my final, final day at Bloom-Carroll I arrived at the auditorium 3 hours before their FFA Banquet was to begin, and for the next 6 hours I never stopped moving. We finished the final script, printed off seat cards, figured out the flow of the program, and just about any other last minute minor detail that comes with putting on a large banquet. I hold great respect for backstage managers now, and how they do what they do so perfectly. With the whirlwind of students coming and going backstage it was crazy. But amidst all that craziness, the banquet was a huge success and I was proud to see all of the students’ hard work.

When the night came to an end I was sad to say goodbye to many of the students I had come to know well, but I knew for some our paths would cross again. Those 11 days spent at the Bloom-Carroll FFA were some of the best memories I will have. Despite all the madness that comes with banquet week, I learned a lot and had fun doing it.

Christi Bachman showed me what it means to be an agriculture educator and FFA Advisor. She told me one day after school “This job isn’t just about teaching agriculture; it’s about being a leader, role model, coach, mentor, and counselor all wrapped into one person”. I thought about that statement a lot after that day and realized that if that’s what this job is, I know I’ve found my fit.

Kruse instructs a lesson in the classroom.

Kruse instructs a lesson in the classroom.

ACEL Alumni Participate in Pelotonia

On August 8, several of our ACEL alumni participated in the 7th Annual Pelotonia.

Pelotonia is a grassroots bike tour with one goal, end cancer. Started in 2008, Pelotonia has become one of the top athletic fundraisers in the country. In 2014, 7,270 Riders from 41 states and 10 countries participated along with 3,700 Virtual Riders and 2,617 Volunteers. Together, they raised over $21 million, bringing Pelotonia’s grand fundraising total to $82.3 million in 6 years. In 2015 they have already raised more than $13 million. Donations can continue until October 9, 2015.

In Saturday’s Columbus Dispatch, agricultural and extension education alum Alison Deady was featured as a current breast cancer patient. Deady was diagnosed in April and is currently undergoing treatment at The James. All money raised for Pelotonia goes directly to The James Cancer Hospital at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. You can read about Deady’s journey and the Pelotonia event here or like her Facebook page “Ali strong” on ways to support her.

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Alumni that participated include: Kelly Newlon (agricultural and extension education), Emily Wickham (agricultural communication) and Stacie Seger (agricultural communication). Newlon completed the 50 mile route, while Wickham and Seger completed the 100 mile route.

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Any current students and alumni who are interested in participating in Pelotonia in the future as a member of a team for our Department or College, please email Emily Wickham at wickham.24@osu.edu.

Weekly Update – August 6, 2015

Upcoming Events

September 10 – CFAES Back to School Bash, Fred Beekman Park
November 14 – ACEL Alumni Reunion

News

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FFA from the Competitor’s View by Frances Nicol

Capture Agriculture Contest
Herdmark Media is sponsoring a photography and video contest. Cash prizes of $150, $75, and $25 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, respectively, in each category. To enter and get more details, go towww.HerdmarkMedia.com/Contest.  The contest is open to current and graduates of agricultural communication programs ages 18-24 at time of entry.

Internship Sharing
Share with the Department where you are interning this summer. Our office will be sharing features throughout the summer on our website about what our students are doing! http://acel.osu.edu/node/331

Scholarships

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Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Arlington County Parks and Recreation – Digital Media Intern (Arlington, Virginia)
Bay Nature – Reporting Internship (North Berkley, California)
Bay Nature – Advertising Design Intern (North Berkley, California)
Chronicle of the Horse – Editorial Internship (Middleburg, Virginia)
Phoenix Zoo – Volunteer Management Internship (Phoenix, Arizona)
Texas State Aquarium – Graphic Designer Internship (Corpus Chrisity, Texas)
Wildlife Safari – Education Intern (Winston, Oregon)

Full-Time Job Openings
Audubon Nature Institute – Outreach Coordinator (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Audubon – Communications Manager (St. Paul, MN)
Audubon – Educator (San Antonio, Texas)
Audubon – Magazine/Editorial Intern (NYC)
Bader Rutter – Content Specialist (Brookfield, Wisconsin)
Birds & Blooms – Editor (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Case Western University – Student Services Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
Chicago Zoo – Coordinator, Community Relations (Brookfield, Illinois)
Chronicle of the Horse – Advertising Director (Middleburg, Virginia)
Farm Journal Media – Online & Business Editor
Illinois Farm Bureau, Champaign County – Foundation Director 
Jungle Jims International Market – Junior Graphic Designer (Fairfield, Ohio)
L Brands – Graphic Designer (Reynoldsburg, Ohio)
National Pork Board – Producer Outreach and Marketing Manager (Iowa)
National Wildlife Federation – Photo Editor (Reston, Virginia)
National Wildlife Federation – Conservation Communications Manager (Washington DC)
Ohio, Housing Finance Authority – Communications and Marketing Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio, Pharmacy Board – Education and Outreach Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Athletics – Coordinator, Campus Events and Activities (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Athletics – Coordinator, Football Administration (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, WOSU – Program Assistant (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Wexner Arts – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
OPERS – Director of Marketing & Communications (Columbus, Ohio)
Palm Beach Zoo – Media Relations Manager (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Rocky Brands – Coordinator, Social Media and Marketing (Nelsonville, Ohio)
Zoo Atlanta – Education Programs Instructors (Atlanta, Georgia)
Zulily – Editorial Photo Editor (Columbus, Ohio)
Zulily – Photo Editor (Columbus, Ohio)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye 
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership